A22 road (Northern Ireland)

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A22
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The route of the A22 in red from Dundonald (County Down) to Downpatrick (County Down).
Route information
Length21.3 mi (34.3 km)
Location
Country United Kingdom
Constituent country Northern Ireland
Primary
destinations
Dundonald
Comber
Lisbane
Balloo
Killyleagh
Downpatrick
Road network

The A22 is a road in County Down, in Northern Ireland. [1] Its route starts in Dundonald and runs to Comber, forming the main transport corridor connecting Belfast and Comber, a commuter town situated 8 miles outside of the city. After bypassing Comber town itself, the route continues along the eastern shores of, though not directly adjacent to, Strangford Lough. The route passes through Lisbane, Balloo (near Killinchy), and Killyleagh, terminating in Downpatrick.

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References

  1. "Scenic Drives - Down District Council". www.downdc.gov.uk. Retrieved 16 June 2018.

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